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Does the toothpaste trick really work?


I almost never get pimples but last time I did, I put toothpaste on it and left it on for the rest of the night. When I washed it off the next morning, my skin was cracked and it really hurt! The pimple didn't go away and I looked weird for the rest of the week. So does toothpaste really work for pimple and can it harm your skin?

The thing about using toothpaste on zits is that it’s not a miracle treatment. It works on some people but not others, and some pimples but not others. While it can be a good fix, your best bet is sticking to a spot treatment containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide.

A warning about toothpaste: Many of the chemicals that keep your teeth healthy can really irritate your skin. It’s also incredibly drying, which is probably why your skin cracked. If you can’t resist the urge to dab a bit of toothpaste on a pimple, grab a tube that doesn’t contain whitening agents. Or better yet, the next time you’re at the store, just toss a spot treatment into the cart. You can find them for under 10 bucks at drugstores.

BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 3/20/2011 7:00:00 AM

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I did this once. I reccomend NEVER doing it. It gave me some kind of rash that made the pimple even MORE noticable then it ever was before, and the rash was a purpley red colour and really dry, plus it hurt.

NOW, I use ClearSkin Blemish Cearing Spot Treatment. Honestly - this is the real miracle worker!it stings and makes you cringe for the first 2 seconds, but thats only because its working!

-Spence

by starry~55 on 12/2/2011 5:36:41 PM

 
 

I thought you used toothpaste to prevent scratching on bug bites. The best way to get rid of zits--the healthy way--is to visit a dermatologist. This should only be done for moderate acne though. If you just leave a single zit alone and wash your face frequently it should eventually go away.

by Writer Selbe on 8/1/2011 11:34:39 PM

 
 

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When I'm shaving my underarms, would it make it easier to use colder or hotter water? Just wondering Smile Thanks!




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 The water temperature doesn't really matter when shaving. Just be sure to change your blade often to get the closest shave possible and prevent razor burn. x0x0
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by DUCKYSHORTS on 6/30/2011 2:14:48 PM

 
 

this is my first comment but for the toothpaste i put elmers white glue and smear it in my blackheads let it dry and peel it off and it gets rid of them. TRUST ME IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!!!!

by lynzlu on 4/15/2011 7:00:46 PM

 
 

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